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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Director, Backend Engineering - **Company:** INSIGHT SOFTWARE LLC - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $184,000.0 - $231,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Engineering, Code Review, Continuous Integration, Data Infrastructure, DevOps, Programming Tools, Machine Learning, Software Architecture, Release Management, Site Reliability Engineering Practices, Software Engineering, Delivery Pipeline, Data Analytics, Machine Learning Operations, Microservices - **Published:** May 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=68f57b5df8d3b330 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Team management?, Required * 12+ years of progressive software engineering experience with at least 5 years in a leadership role overseeing backend engineering or platform delivery teams * Demonstrated track record of defining and executing platform architecture strategy at scale. * Proven, hands-on experience deploying AI-enabled development tools and measuring their impact on delivery outcomes. * Deep expertise in modern software architecture patterns (microservices, event-driven, cloud-native) and DevOps/SRE practices. * Strong command of engineering metrics and a data-driven approach to process optimization. * Exceptional communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for executive and non-technical audiences. * Experience managing and scaling engineering organizations of 15 + engineers across multiple teams. Preferred * Experience with enterprise SaaS or platform-as-a-service environments. * Familiarity with AI/ML model deployment pipelines and LLM integration patterns. * Background in regulated industries (fintech, healthcare, etc.) with an understanding of compliance-by-design. * Experience leading platform migrations (monolith-to-microservices, on-prem-to-cloud, or major framework upgrades). ## Description * Define and maintain the long-term platform architecture roadmap, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security across all systems. * Evaluate and adopt emerging technologies-including AI/ML infrastructure, cloud-native patterns, and modern data platforms-to keep the architecture competitive and forward-looking. * Establish architectural guardrails, design review processes, and technical standards that balance innovation with operational stability. * Partner with Product, Research , and Security leadership to align platform capabilities with business objectives . AI-Enabled Engineering & Delivery * Champion the integration of AI-powered development tools (e.g., AI code assistants, automated code review, intelligent testing frameworks, AI-driven incident response) into day-to-day engineering workflows. * Develop and track metrics that quantify the impact of AI toolsets on velocity, quality, and developer experience. * Build a culture where teams actively experiment with AI capabilities, share learnings, and iterate on tooling adoption. * Stay current on the rapidly evolving AI-for-engineering landscape and make strategic build-vs-buy-vs-integrate decisions. Engineering Processes & Continuous Improvement * Own and continuously refine the engineering delivery lifecycle, including CI/CD pipelines, release management, incident management, and post-incident review processes. * Implement data-driven frameworks (DORA metrics, cycle time analysis, defect escape rates) to identify bottlenecks and drive measurable improvements in throughput and quality. * Foster a culture of kaizen-small, frequent, compounding improvements-across all engineering teams. * Lead process transformation initiatives that reduce toil, eliminate waste, and free engineers to focus on high-value work. Leadership & Team Development * Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing organization of engineering managers, architects, and individual contributors. * Recruit and retain top engineering talent by creating an environment of psychological safety, technical excellence, and career growth. * Set clear goals and accountability structures; communicate progress transparently to executive stakeholders. * Drive cross-functional alignment with Product, Design, QA, and DevOps to ensure cohesive delivery. ## Related Videos - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Are Code Reviews Worth It? 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